{"product_id":"40-50cm-variegated-japanese-spotted-laurel-hedging-plant-pot-grown-copy","title":"LIMITED - Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel 40\/50cm 3L Pot Hedging Plant Pot Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40\/50cm 3L pot grown Aucuba japonica Variegated is a hardy evergreen hedging shrub with glossy green leaves splashed with golden-yellow variegation, ideal for UK privacy screens, shaded boundaries, and year-round planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight supplied: 35-45cm in a 3 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate height\/spread: 1.5-3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen with dense, decorative variegated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small purple-red flowers in spring, followed by red berries on female plants if pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sun, partial shade, or full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates most well-drained soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for boundary hedges, shaded gardens, driveways, and screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate growth rate; trim once or twice yearly for shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance requirements once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel  suitable as a privacy hedge in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, its dense evergreen habit and bold variegated foliage provide year-round privacy and screening in most UK gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel  compare with common laurel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aucuba has a more decorative, spotted leaf appearance and is especially useful in shaded areas, though it grows more slowly than common laurel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in shade and moist soils?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Aucuba japonica is highly shade tolerant and will grow in most soils, though it performs best in well-drained ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and maintenance needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate annual growth; clip lightly in spring or early autumn to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round planting suitability?\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered pot-grown for safe planting at any time of year except during severe ground frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53218488549712,"sku":"AJV-PG-25\/35-C3","price":8.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/VariegatedJapaneseSpottedLaurel.png?v=1782982197","url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/products\/40-50cm-variegated-japanese-spotted-laurel-hedging-plant-pot-grown-copy","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}